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Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 102
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 51%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Arts and Design, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Association of Schools of Arts and Design
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

51.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,450

Cost of attendance at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,450

Cost of attendance at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design received on average $11,808 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,808
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 38 53% $5,297 $201,297
Other Federal Grant 66 92% $3,925 $259,047
State Grant/Scholarships 37 51% $4,121 $152,477
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 72 100% $6,092 $438,625
Total Grant & Scholarships 72 100% $11,808 $850,149

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students is 57.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.2%.

57.8%

  • asian 60.0% 3 students
  • African American 50.0% 4 students
  • white 51.2% 22 students
  • unknown 83.3% 5 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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